Critical reading of science-based news reports: Establishing a knowledge, skills and attitudes framework

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 32, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 727-752

  McClune, Billy ^a   Jarman, Ruth ^a  

^a QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Conceptual development; Curriculum; Curriculum planner; Science education; Scientific literacy; Teacher

Indexed keywords

EID: 77951142829     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690902777402     Document Type: Article

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